Bank Accounts
The latest news, updates and opinions on Bank Accounts from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 4.5%
Savings The best savings rates on the market pay up to 4.5% on your cash – but you will need to act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Lloyds Banking Group bank branch closures: Which branches will shut in 2026 and 2027?
Lloyds Banking Group is closing more than 165 bank branches in 2026 and 2027. We look at the sites earmarked for closure.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Does bank switching affect your credit score? UK credit ratings explained
Bank switching bonuses are becoming increasingly popular, but can changing current accounts affect your credit score? We look at the pros and cons.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Thousands of Brits switch banks – which are least popular?
We look at the most and least popular banks and building societies as current account bank switches reach a record high. Is it worth moving your money?
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best and worst UK banks revealed
We reveal the best UK banks – and the worst – when it comes to managing your money and good customer service. How does your provider compare?
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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The best packaged bank accounts
Advice Packaged bank accounts can offer great value with useful additional perks – but get it wrong and you could be out of pocket
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Barclays bank switch: how to get £400 'free' cash by moving accounts
Barclays has unveiled a £400 current account switching offer, running alongside its £500 ISA transfer deal. Which accounts are on offer, and are you eligible?
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Revolut to invest £3 billion into the UK and create 1,000 jobs to boost Britain’s financial services
The fintech giant is also looking to compete with legacy banks across the globe as it looks to expand to 100 million customers by 2027
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Nationwide Building Society launches £175 switching deal – who is eligible?
Nationwide Building Society has launched a new current account switching deal. We look at whether you are eligible, and how to get the free cash.
By Daniel Hilton Published
